While I read Lord Jim about 5 years ago, Heart of Darkness isn't
something I picked up until this Christmas break. A
thought-provoking novel and at times difficult to read. As many
people have said it truly is one of the essential reads of the 20th
century. Some may get more out of this novel than others as an
understanding of the history of the Congo during the era of Leopold
II will give a better appreciation of Conrad's work.
A good book overall. Also, Heart of Darkness has one of my
favourite endings ever, ranking just below the encounter of Humbert
and Quilty in Lolita.